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Finance & Investment with Foundation Year

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Course summary

Top 10 in the UK for research quality in the subject area of Accounting and Finance - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

Discover a future-proof career with a BSc Finance & Investment degree from Canterbury Christ Church University. Gain in-demand expertise in financial markets, investment banking, and FinTech innovations whilst building skills that top employers value.

With access to our cutting-edge Bloomberg Trading Room, you’ll apply theory to real-world scenarios and develop confidence in financial analysis and decision-making. From understanding global markets to mastering sustainable investment strategies, this course will give you the practical experience and critical thinking you need to succeed.

What you’ll learn

  • Develop a strong foundation in financial analysis, portfolio management, risk assessment, and sustainable investment practices

  • Get access to real-world financial data, trading simulations, and financial technologies.

  • Undertake internships, a placement year or choose to study abroad to broaden your experiences and skillset.

  • Explore FinTech innovations, digital assets, and global financial markets

  • Apply principles of ethical investing and sustainable finance to drive responsible growth.

  • What's more, you'll be taught by experienced industry practitioners and researchers, giving you direct access to expertise.

Whether you see yourself as a financial analyst, investment banker, or portfolio manager, this degree will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in a fast-paced financial world.

Modules

Course Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/finance-and-investment-with-foundation-year

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • Time abroad (optional) • 5 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • Placement (optional) • 5 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
C10

Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
C10

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
DDE

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 64

We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others.

Scottish Higher

Please see website for information

Access to HE Diploma
Pass: 45

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Please see website for information

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP

This course requires that you have GCSE Maths - Grade 4/ C or equivalent. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/entry-requirements

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£5760
EU & International£17000

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Home (UK) Fees:
Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom-based subjects, as set by the UK Government. Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year onwards.

International Tuition Fees (including EU fees):
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding

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